Vacation Rental Description
Barley Cottage is a captivating traditional two story Brecon Beacons stone built cottage with a gorgeous outlook. The impressive parkland setting commands breath taking far reachingsoutherly views looking down over sunlit valleys and out towards thedistant hazy mountains.
This beautiful old dwelling has been immaculately refurbished with oak timbers from The Bwlch Tre Banau Estate and the wood burner in the fireplace provides roaring log fires during the cooler months. The immense charm and character of Barley Cottage has been enhanced by the addition of burnished solid oak floors, Welsh slate and huge oak beams.
This beautiful traditional welsh stone building has an oak beamed ceiling in the large and welcoming open plan living area. The immense charm and character of this most traditional of settings combines the newest modern touches to ensure a supremely comfortable stay.
Floors of are of burnished solid quarter sawn oak and the welsh slate fireplace comes complete with woodburner for a roaring open fire. In the cooler months, underfloor heating throughout keeps it warm and toasty. After busy days exploring the countryside, relax on the hugely comfortable tapestry or leather 8-way hand tied sofas and enjoy catching up with a favourite programme or watch a DVD on the large flat screen TV.
Stroll out of your front door and enjoy the most beautiful view down across the valley below and over to the distant range of mountains on the far horizon.
All of the bedrooms have the best quality extra thick pillow top mattresses, superb quality 100% cotton sateen 400 thread count sheets and their own en-suite bathrooms.
The large master bedroom suite is on the upper floor. It has a 6ft wide super king size antique style pine bed, television, stereo and a cosy corner for relaxing and reading on the cottage sofa by a window.
Bedroom 2 on the ground floor has a stunning double antique pine four-poster bed, flat screen TV and its own bathroom with large walk in double shower.
Bedroom 3 on the ground floor has television, 2 single beds, an armoire and dresser plus its own shower bathroom.
Facilities
Cooking Utensils
Dryer
DVD
Kitchen
Microwave
Amenity Parking
Refrigerator
TV
Washer
The fully equipped kitchen is furnished with sleek oak cabinetry, antique handles and a large Welsh dresser for that traditional feel. Brand new appliances include large ceramic hob top range cooker with extraction system over, dishwasher, side by side under counter fridge & freezer, microwave and a white enamel cast iron double sink.
There is a full inventory of small electrical appliances, pots, pans and a full complement of crockery, cutlery and utensils.
The laundry equipment is a large capacity washing machine, extra large tumble dryer, iron and ironing board.
Activities
Biking
Mountain Biking
Restaurant
Shopping
Guests at Barley Cottage are welcome to explore all of the estate, including 104 acres of gardens, parkland, ponds, natural hillside, verdant meadows, riverbank, woodland and the largest privately owned glass and hardwood orangery in Wales nestled into the hillside. Take a leisurely picnic down to the woodland by the river or find a sunny spot in one of meadows. If you are feeling energetic, scale the hill – it feels like being on top of the world. Then just sit back and enjoy the spectacular 360 degree panoramic views out towards the distant mountains and all of the hills and valleys that surround the estate.
Travel Options